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Past Events

IAFNS at Food Policy Impact

Washington, DC, United States

Organized by the Washington, DC section of the Institute of Food Technologists, this panel will include discussions around the latest policy updates directly from federal representatives on food classification and food processing/formulation. It will also include a presentation on the IAFNS-supported Food Additive Lens phone app.

Read more about IAFNS at Food Policy Impact

IAFNS at National Nutrient Databank Conference

Washington, DC, United States

As a proud partner in the Partnership for Health: USDA Global Branded Food Products Database, IAFNS will join others in describing recent initiatives of the USDA Global Branded Food Products Database. In addition, a presentation on the Food Additive Lens App for the iPhone will be given at the upcoming National Nutrient Databank Conference.

Read more about IAFNS at National Nutrient Databank Conference

Should I Recommend Foods with Unsaturated Fats? Part 2: Practical Application of Unsaturated Fats in Health-Promoting Dietary Patterns

Virtual, Event

There is an abundance of conflicting messages about the health impact of unsaturated fats and which foods to eat as well as limit. This webinar series is targeted to health professionals addressing patient and client questions.

Read more about Should I Recommend Foods with Unsaturated Fats? Part 2: Practical Application of Unsaturated Fats in Health-Promoting Dietary Patterns

Should I Recommend Foods with Unsaturated Fats? Part 1: The Scientific Basis for Eating Foods Rich in Unsaturated Fats

Virtual, Event

In the United States, attention and confusion about the role of unsaturated fat-containing foods in the diet is being fueled by debate among some prominent health decision-makers, along with a proliferation of misinformation from media influencers, particularly about polyunsaturated fats. This webinar aimed at practitioners will explore the issues underlying these conversations.

Read more about Should I Recommend Foods with Unsaturated Fats? Part 1: The Scientific Basis for Eating Foods Rich in Unsaturated Fats

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This event, organized by the Washington, DC section of the Institute of Food Technologists will include discussions around the latest policy updates directly from federal representatives. A presentation will also be given on the IAFNS-supported Food Additive Lens phone app. 

Highly Processed Foods: Landscape and Implications

Highly Processed Foods: Landscape and Implications

April 22,10:00-11:00 am ET

This panel will examine the evolving landscape of ultra‑processed foods (UPFs) through three complementary lenses. The first segment will highlight current scientific research on UPFs, including emerging evidence on health impacts and classification challenges. The discussion will then shift to consumer insights, exploring public perceptions, purchasing behaviors, and communication gaps surrounding UPFs. The session will conclude with an overview of new non‑UPF certification efforts from leading organizations, outlining how these standards aim to guide industry reformulation and support clearer choices for consumers. Together, the panel will provide a comprehensive view of the science, sentiment, and solutions shaping the future of UPF policy and practice.

Speakers:

Alyssa Pike, RDN, IFIC

Nicholas Jury, PhD, NIH ONR

Marie Latulippe, MS, MBA, RDN, IAFNS

Kelly Burgess, MBA, RD, LD, Non-UPF Certified

Moderator: Lauren O Connor, PhD, MPH, Texas A&M Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center

Harnessing Technology to Advance Food Innovation and Safety

Harnessing Technology to Advance Food Innovation and Safety

April 22, 3:00-4:00 pm ET.

Modern technology is actively reshaping how we ensure the safety of our supply chains, manufacture foods, and communicate nutrition information to stakeholders and consumers. This session begins with an overview of data-driven approaches to advance food safety and then transitions into a deeper look at advanced AI-driven platforms shaping food product development and consumer understanding. Discussion will include the Partnerships for Food Traceability's role in leading a pilot program to help industry implement the food traceability rule. The IAFNS-supported Food Additive Lens app will be presented as part of this program.

Speakers:

Eric Marshall, JD, Partnership for Food Traceability

Jay Gilbert, PhD, IFT

Yi Wang, PhD, University of Maryland

For more information about the 9 Guiding Principles and the work of the IAFNS Food Classification Working Group, click here.

For more information about the Food Safety Lens app on food additives, click here.

For more information about the event, click here.

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IAFNS work supports two presentations at the upcoming National Nutrient Databank Conference at American University.

Partners of USDA's Global Branded Food Products Database will highlight recent initiatives. Initiatives that advance data quality standards, align product attributes with regulations, and display the data in formats consistent with food labels will be addressed.

The second presentation will be on a new iPhone app that displays food additive information right from the grocery store aisle. The app was developed by an IAFNS summer graduate research assistant.

Advancing Data and Quality Standards for Branded Food Products: USDA's Public Private Partnership in Action

Presentation will be given April 13 from 1:45-2:05 pm ET.

Speaker:

Brandon Herring, University of Maryland

Contributors:

Trish Zecca, MS, IAFNS

Kerri Fulton, MS, GS1 US

On-Device AI for Real-Time Food Additive Education: Deploying Large Language Models with Retrieval-Augmented Generation on Mobile Platforms

The iPhone food additives app presentation will be given April 13 from 10:40-11:00 am ET.

Speaker:

Yi Wang, University of Connecticut

Contributor:

Yihang Feng, University of Connecticut (graduate).

For National Nutrient Databank Conference program information, click here.

 

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This event, organized by the Washington, DC section of the Institute of Food Technologists will include discussions around the latest policy updates directly from federal representatives. A presentation will also be given on the IAFNS-supported Food Additive Lens phone app. 

Highly Processed Foods: Landscape and Implications

Highly Processed Foods: Landscape and Implications

April 22,10:00-11:00 am ET

This panel will examine the evolving landscape of ultra‑processed foods (UPFs) through three complementary lenses. The first segment will highlight current scientific research on UPFs, including emerging evidence on health impacts and classification challenges. The discussion will then shift to consumer insights, exploring public perceptions, purchasing behaviors, and communication gaps surrounding UPFs. The session will conclude with an overview of new non‑UPF certification efforts from leading organizations, outlining how these standards aim to guide industry reformulation and support clearer choices for consumers. Together, the panel will provide a comprehensive view of the science, sentiment, and solutions shaping the future of UPF policy and practice.

Speakers:

Alyssa Pike, RDN, IFIC

Nicholas Jury, PhD, NIH ONR

Marie Latulippe, MS, MBA, RDN, IAFNS

Kelly Burgess, MBA, RD, LD, Non-UPF Certified

Moderator: Lauren O Connor, PhD, MPH, Texas A&M Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Evidence Center

Harnessing Technology to Advance Food Innovation and Safety

Harnessing Technology to Advance Food Innovation and Safety

April 22, 3:00-4:00 pm ET.

Modern technology is actively reshaping how we ensure the safety of our supply chains, manufacture foods, and communicate nutrition information to stakeholders and consumers. This session begins with an overview of data-driven approaches to advance food safety and then transitions into a deeper look at advanced AI-driven platforms shaping food product development and consumer understanding. Discussion will include the Partnerships for Food Traceability's role in leading a pilot program to help industry implement the food traceability rule. The IAFNS-supported Food Additive Lens app will be presented as part of this program.

Speakers:

Eric Marshall, JD, Partnership for Food Traceability

Jay Gilbert, PhD, IFT

Yi Wang, PhD, University of Maryland

For more information about the 9 Guiding Principles and the work of the IAFNS Food Classification Working Group, click here.

For more information about the Food Safety Lens app on food additives, click here.

For more information about the event, click here.

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